Are you the proud owner of a beer keg? Wondering how many beers you can pour from it? This guide will help you understand everything you need to know about keg sizes and serving quantities.
What are the features of a beer keg ?
Whether in restaurants, bars, or at home, beer kegs have a distinctive, cylindrical shape. These reusable containers are typically made of stainless steel and are designed to be refilled by breweries. Connected to a draft pump, the beer is served under pressure for a perfect pour every time.
Most kegs found in cafés, hotels, and bars are large enough to serve many glasses of beer throughout the day, making them ideal for commercial use.
Different keg capacities
Bar and restaurant kegs come in various sizes, typically ranging from 30 to 50 litres. There are also smaller 20- and 25-litre kegs often used for specialty beers, like those brewed for Christmas. Beers are usually served in 25 cl, 33 cl, or 50 cl glasses — so depending on the keg size and the glass used, the number of servings will vary.
To estimate how many beers a keg holds, simply divide the keg’s volume by the size of the glass. For example, a 30-litre keg would provide:
- 120 glasses of 25 cl
- 90 glasses of 33 cl
- 60 glasses of 50 cl
How many beers in a home keg ?
If you’re planning to enjoy draught beer at home, you’ll likely be using smaller kegs designed for tap systems. These typically come in 5-litre, 6-litre, or 18-litre formats. For example, a 6-litre keg can pour around:
- 24 glasses of 25 cl
- 18 glasses of 33 cl
- 12 glasses of 50 cl
Now that you know how much beer is in a keg, you can confidently order your own! Discover our wide selection of beer kegs from top breweries across Belgium, the United States, and other leading beer-producing countries — all available on our website.
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